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Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and of Saxe-Coburg Gotha, Admiral of the Fleet, was the second son of Queen Victoria.
For 57 years, Alfred told his family he had been a barber, chauffeur, and translator in World War II. He later shared glimpses into his wartime experiences as a reluctant front-line machine gunner in Europe, 1944-45 with his daughter.
Alfred the Boy King series will enthrall and move you, at whatever age. From the editor:"This was a pleasure for me. The story has gripped me strongly. You tell it well. I can hardly wait to see what happens next.
John Peddie expertly examines the scale and intent of the relentless threat of conquest by the Viking sea-raiders, the military and logistical problems that beset both sides, and the strategies devised by King Alfred of Wessex which led to ...